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2013-12-10 |
BRION, J. |
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| The Court, in exercising its power of contempt, exercises an implied and inherent power granted to courts in general.[14] Its existence is essential to the preservation of order in judicial proceedings; to the enforcement of judgments, orders and mandates of courts; and, consequently, in the administration of justice;[15] thus, it may be instituted against any person guilty of acts that constitute contempt of court.[16] Further, jurisprudence describes a contempt proceeding as penal and summary in nature; hence, legal principles applicable to criminal proceedings also apply to contempt proceedings. A judgment dismissing the charge of contempt, for instance, may no longer be appealed in the same manner that the prohibition against double jeopardy bars the appeal of an accused's acquittal.[17] | |||||